Indonesia - January 22, 2025 Octopus fishermen in Indonesia's Aceh are facing increasing challenges as rising fuel costs and declining catches force them to venture further into deeper waters. Muzirin, 43 and Mawardi, 52, fishermen of Ujong Pancu village in Aceh Besar, have been fishing for octopus since childhood, continuing a trade passed down through generations. Traditionally, they rely on handmade bait crafted from tin and stainless steel spoons to attract octopuses hiding among coral reefs. However, overfishing in shallow waters has driven them to seek their catch in deeper seas, requiring longer trips with higher operational costs. (Camera: HOTLI SIMANJUNTAK). FOOTAGE OF TRADITIONAL OCTOPUS FISHING BY FISHERMEN IN THE OPEN SEA NEAR UJONG PANCU, ACEH BESAR, INDONESIA. [Restrictions: Spain, Latin America, or the U.S. Hispanic market]